Abstract

Dr. C. Pradeep*, Dr. Saravpreet Singh, Dr. Aman Jaspal, Dr. Jasleen Kaur and Dr. Bountey Singh

ABSTRACT

Soft tissue relationship to implant surface is one of the most challenging area for implant manufacturers as it is evident by different kind of connections, implant shoulders and platforms. The soft tissue compartment is denoted “peri-implant mucosa” and is formed during the wound healing process that follows implant/abutment placement.[1] The hard tissue compartment forms a contact relationship to the implant surface to secure implant stability.[2] Due to their histologic and anatomic features, peri-implant tissues carry out two basic functions: the mucosa protects the underlining bone, while the bone supports the implant. Indeed, the destruction of peri-implant tissues can jeopardize the implant success and survival,[3] and the understanding of the characteristics of healthy peri-implant tissues allows the recognition of disease. Thus, the aim of the present review was to define clinical and histologic characteristics of periimplant tissues in health and describe the mucosa–implant interface.